Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has opened for pre-orders in the UK at a starting price of £1,999 for the 256GB model. However, reported strong demand has quickly reduced availability in several regions, with delivery estimates extending to late January. Meanwhile, Samsung and Google smartphones are attracting buyers with price cuts across their flagship lineups.

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The iPhone Duo is available to pre-order through Apple’s UK website. It features a 7.6-inch main folding display, a 5.4-inch cover screen, Apple’s A20 Pro chipset and a dual rear camera system. With availability reportedly tightening, buyers considering a foldable phone may also want to compare Samsung’s latest alternatives.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 have both received discounts in the UK. The 512GB Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is listed at £1,509 on Amazon UK, representing a £560 reduction from its original price. The 512GB Galaxy Z Fold8 is available for £1,499 after a £370 price cut. Both models use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, although the Ultra features a triple rear camera setup while the standard Fold8 has two rear cameras.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is also included in the latest offers. The 512GB Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at £1,039 after a £490 discount, while its 1TB version costs £1,399. The Ultra model features a quad-camera system and Samsung’s Privacy Display feature.

The standard Galaxy S26 has received a £370 discount on the 512GB version, bringing its listed price to £759. The Galaxy S26+ has a smaller £80 reduction, with the 256GB model listed at £1,099 and the 512GB version at £1,269. Both the standard S26 and S26+ use Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chipset and feature triple rear cameras.

Google’s Pixel 11 family is also seeing price reductions. The standard Pixel 11 is listed at £749 for 256GB and £899 for 512GB, with discounts of up to £130 depending on the configuration. The Pixel 11 Pro has received an £80 reduction and is listed at £999 for 256GB, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL costs £1,099 for the 256GB version after a £180 price cut.

The three Pixel 11 models use Google’s Tensor G6 chipset and run Android 17. All feature triple rear camera systems, with the Pro models offering more advanced camera hardware.

For buyers deciding between a foldable phone and a conventional flagship, the latest offers create several options at different prices. The iPhone Duo provides Apple’s new folding design, while Samsung’s foldables offer alternatives with substantial listed discounts. The Galaxy S26 series and Google Pixel 11 lineup may appeal to buyers who prefer a traditional smartphone design.

Prices and delivery estimates can change depending on stock, storage capacity, colour and retailer. Buyers should check the relevant store listing for the latest availability and final price before ordering.